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Corporals Course Test | Practice Questions, Answers & Study Guide 2026/2027

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Corporals Course Test 2 Actual Questions
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List three occasions when a Marine in the ranks of Private through Corporal is
REQUIRED to receive Proficiency and Conduct Marks... - CORRECT ANSWER-TAD
for 30 days or more, reduction/promotion in rank, annual, initial, transferred, discharged,
released from active duty

Promotions are a reflection of an expectation of... - CORRECT ANSWER-Future
Performance not a reward for the past.

Cpl Carpenter's average Pro/Con marks for his Marine Corps career are 4.0/4.0. What
type of discharge would be warranted for this Marine upon separation from the Marine
Corps? - CORRECT ANSWER-Honorable

Define the goal of the Marine Corps promotion system. - CORRECT ANSWER-To
promote the most qualified Marines.

How often are composite scores computed for your Military Occupational Specialty
(MOS)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Quarterly to update TIS, TIG and update yearly training
including Range, CFT or PFT.

When communicating an Enemy Spotting Report (SPOTREP), the acronym ______ is
an established method to remember how and what to report about the enemy. -
CORRECT ANSWER-SALUTE

List the attributes that rated when assigning proficiency marks - CORRECT
ANSWER--Mission accomplishment
-Intellect & wisdom
-Leadership
-Individual Character
-Physical fitness
-Personal appearance
-Completion of PME, MCI & off duty education

Provide three reasons why a marine with 4.5/4.5 pros and cons, is PME complete, has
a 275 on the CFT and has the required cutting score for his/her MOS would NOT be
promoted - CORRECT ANSWER--Assigned to BCP

,-NJP
-Failing PFT

If a marine is reduced rank on 1 aug 2013 for possession of illegal drugs, what date will
they be eligible for promotion? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 Feb 2015 18 months

What are three criteria that Marines must meet in order to qualify for meritorious
promotions? - CORRECT ANSWER--PME complete
-Superior performance above and beyond peers
-Not assigned to BCP/MAP

What is the acronym SALUTE short for - CORRECT ANSWER-Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment

List the components of an operation order - CORRECT ANSWER-(SMEAC)
Situation
Mission
Execution
Administration & logistics
Command and Signal

What are the components of METT-T? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mission
Enemy
Terrain & weather
Troops & fire support available
Time

A Frag-O must contain, at minimum, what paragraphs from an operations order? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Paragraph two (Mission)
-Paragraph Three (Execution)
of the 5 paragraph order

What is the definition of concealment in accordance with MCWP3-11.3? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Anything that hides a marine, his position, unit, or equipment from enemy
observation.

,What are the four types of combat patrols? - CORRECT ANSWER--Raid
-Contact
-Security
-Recon
-Combat

Hand and arm signal: Extend arm fully towards person whom signal is intended for with
fist closed; each exposed finger=100 meters - CORRECT ANSWER-Range

Hand and arm signal: raise arm vertically; palm front; wave in large horizontal circles
with arm and hand - CORRECT ANSWER-Assemble

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What does this symbol mean 2 3? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fighting position
designator for 2nd fire team, 3rd squad

The three types of camouflage patterns that can be used to blend exposed skin are: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Splotching, striping, and combination.

Which state describes critical vulnerability (CV)? - CORRECT ANSWER-A gap or
weakness, which is exploited, will do the most damage to the enemy's resistance

A _________ is a combat formation that is used when speed and control are governing
factors, such as when moving through densely wooded areas, fog, smoke, and along
roads and trails. This formation facilitates control and rapid movement, as well as favors
firepower and maneuver to the flanks. However, this formation is vulnerable to fire from
the front and fire to the front is limited. - CORRECT ANSWER-Column

Immediate actions are designed to provide _______. - CORRECT ANSWER-Swift and
positive small unit reaction to visual or physical contact with the enemy

Define RELIABILITY in relation to the attributes of conduct... - CORRECT ANSWER-To
conduct yourself properly without supervision

The Individual Records Administration Manual (IRAM) provides guidance for three
areas of focus when recommending proficiency and conduct marks. Those three areas
are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Occasion, attributes, rating scale

A _________ is a combat formation that is used when speed and control are governing
factors, such as when moving through densely wooded areas, fog, smoke, and along
roads and trails. This formation facilitates control and rapid movement, as well as favors

, firepower and maneuver to the flanks. However, this formation is vulnerable to fire from
the front and fire to the front is limited. - CORRECT ANSWER-Column

The essential purpose of a combat order is to _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Convey a mission and a plan for accomplishing that mission.

Which of the following describes Critical Vulnerability (CV)? - CORRECT ANSWER-A
gap or weakness, which if exploited, will do the most significant damage to the enemy's
resistance.

Which of the following is NOT within the composition of an Operation Order? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Terrain Model

SAFE is the acronym that identifies the required tasks that are critical to establishing a
successful defense, and stands for Security posting, Automatic weapons placement,
Fields of fire and ______ - CORRECT ANSWER-Entrenchment

True or False? The IRAM provides guidance for two areas of focus when
recommending proficiency marks - CORRECT ANSWER-False

Promotions are a reflection of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Future performance.

Immediate actions are designed to provide what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide swift
and positive small unit reaction to visual or physical contact with the enemy.

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